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Make it in a Jar – Parragon book buddy review

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Every month I receive a gorgeous foodie related book from the Parragon book buddy scheme. Each book is very different.

The September book was Make it in a Jar – a beautifully photographed book with some fabulous ideas for gifts and recipes using mason/preserving jars. There are lots of ideas for desserts, drinks and even pizza – all made and served in jars, massively cute.

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My favourites include:

*Banana splits:

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*Peppermint hot chocolate

*Mojitos to go:

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There are really some really lovely ideas for gifting so ideal for this time of year.

This would be a great gift for anyone who loves cooking/baking or crafting or just a self indulgent treat for yourself.

I’m buying one for a family member as I think she will love it.

Book is available from Amazon at extremely reasonable prices.

*As stated I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.

Make, Bake, Cupcake – Book review

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At the Britmums conference in June I chatted to a few lovely ladies from Parragon books who introduced me to their Book Buddy scheme. As someone who is part book worm I was immediately eager to be involved.

So every now and again I get the best parcel with lovely recipe books.

For me recipe books aren’t just books that I use when cooking they are books that I lounge about with on a Sunday afternoon with a cuppa tea and plan months ahead what I intend to make on certain occasions.

This book:

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Make, Bake, Cupcake is such a fun book. Cupcakes are pretty big business right now and there are LOTS of different types in this book. From childrens cakes to cocktail cakes and themed bakes such as scary Halloween type cakes.

These ones are on my to bake list:

Salted caramel cupcakes:

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I particularly like the introduction pages which give really good basic instructions for making the cake batter, frosting and piping skills. Ideal for beginning bakers and would make a really lovely present.

Next up on my book buddy review list is: Make it in a Jar.

* I was sent this book for free in exchange for a review.